A pilot study of a neuroscience-based, harm minimisation programme in schools and youth centres in Australia

What is it about?

This study provides preliminary evidence that delivering neuroscience-based, harm-minimisation is feasible to engage both high- and low- risk young people in schools. The new program known as, 'The Illicit Project', appears feasible in the stage 5 (aged 15 -16years) and stage 6 (aged 16-19years) NSW school system and is supported by teachers and health professionals. Next a large scale randomised-controlled trial of the program will be conducted to gain further insight into the potential of neuroscience to increase drug literacy and reduce AOD harms. Ultimately, to improve the lives of the next generation of young people, innovative new models must be explored.

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